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Creamy Parmesan Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Creamy Parmesan Bolognese Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

A rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce recipe that combines ground beef and pork with aromatic vegetables, pancetta, and a touch of cream, simmered to perfection. This hearty sauce is perfect for serving over pasta.


Ingredients

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For the Soffritto:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

For the Sauce:

  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef (20% fat)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (28 ounces) can peeled San Marzano tomatoes, hand crushed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup heavy cream, optional
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Soffritto: Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, season, and remove to a plate.
  2. Cook the Pancetta and Meat: Cook pancetta until golden brown. Brown ground beef and pork in batches. Return soffritto and pancetta to the pot.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer: Add white wine, scrape browned bits. Stir in tomatoes, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 3-4 hours.
  4. Finish the Sauce: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve: Toss with cooked pasta.

Notes

  • Cooking the meat until browned adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Heavy cream is optional but adds richness to the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving